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Good morning.

You came.

You invited me, remember?

Shall we?

Hey, wait up. Zizi!

Wait!

Zizi!

Argh.

Wow!

You did that on purpose, right?

Probably.

What are you doing with this water anyway?

It's not like you exerted any kind of energy man.

Well I gave up

after you bolted and left me behind.

And this is a well deserved drink, trust me.

I mean,

okay I need to get ready for work, maybe we should do it another time.

Of course, we're definitely doing it some other time.

It's just that next time,

I will be riding a bike next to you

while you jog.

Uh, wait!

-Um… I got you something. -What?

Okay.

Seriously sometimes I really don't know

when you're teasing or when you're just being Zizi.

What? I was going to say thank you for the thoughtful gift.

Ah yeah, you were.

Anyway um,

have a good day, and enjoy your drinks.

Thank you.

Ahmadu.

Huh-uh?

Take this.

-What's that? -The list of food stock.

Again?

I don't understand what you mean by again, Ahmadu.

It's the end of the month.

Has the month ended?

There are two days left.

Honestly I don't understand how you manage the food stock in this house.

The way you manage the house supplies need to be adjusted.

Until I come back please.

Hello my love.

How are you doing?

Uh, better now that I’ve heard your voice.

Are you busy later in the day?

I'm never too busy for you, what do you need?

So, I have a spa appointment, and I was hoping you could drop me off.

I could send you a car and driver,

-what time? -No.

I want you to pick me up.

Because I also want to see you.

I have meetings all day

-but I can drop you off just before. -Okay, thank you, see you soon.

Okay.

Hmm.

-Ma'am. -Mm?

We have a fresh customer coming in today for a full body,

and two of the girls aren't around.

They are on break.

What time?

An hour before madam Badriya comes in.

Okay, um, I'll call Surrayah to come help us.

-Alright. -Alright.

Okay. Um…

The reports need to be handed in by next week at the latest,

so all the research needs to be done in time.

Mother.

-Kassim you are here already. -Yes.

Um, so this is Bello,

the friend I told you about.

-How are you this evening ma? -I am very well.

You didn't have to come with him.

Zainab, could you please tell the procurement officer to come down?

Yes ma.

Have a seat.

-I'll wait for you outside, okay? -Alright.

So, Kassim tells me you're into renewable energy.

Yes ma.

Tell me about it.

Hey Zizi!

-Hey. -Hey.

How's your day going?

Good as it can get. Yours?

Uh, I'm fine.

Um, so where are you going?

Aren't you supposed to be here for a meeting with your mother?

Oh, you heard when she said I didn't need to be here.

Why else do you think I came?

Hm, I don't know Kassim, why?

Listen, you can't just come to my workplace to see me.

No matter what.

It isn't proper in any way.

It's fine.

Okay, I came to see my mother…

but here you are, I guess you are just…

collateral damage.

Totally wrong context but nice try.

Now go away.

And don't come and visit me here ever again.

-Oh my God, Sadiq I'm so sorry I'm late. -No problem.

What's this?

How clumsy can you get Badriya?

Look… look at me!

-Sadiq I'm so sorry, it was an-- -Get your hands off me.

And I told you I have meetings to attend, all-day!

Now I have to go home, change, before I drop you off.

Stay in the car, I will be right back.

Na'ima!

Baddie Baddie.

-Hm-hm. -Who's that?

I'll give you the gist later, I hope I'm not late?

-No, you are just in time. -Alright let's go.

Madam let's go. Ah!

-I said I will give you the gist later. -You. Hmm!

Ha! Baddie

Baddie, they're ready for you.

I'll attend to my other client and look for you.

Surrayah.

Ah! I'm so glad to see you, really.

-We're a bit understaffed today. -Happy to help.

Sarah has the list of clients we're expecting,

she'll give you the names of the ones I need you to help me attend to.

Okay, that's fine.

Alright, so what do we have?

-Greetings, Hajiya. -Well done.

-You're new here, right? -Yes, but my cousin is a regular.

She recommended you.

Thank you for slipping me in at the last minute.

Ah, no worries Hajiya, thank you for choosing us.

Please remember to give Sarah at the reception your cousin’s name.

We like to give gifts to our clients for recommendations.

And seeing as it's your first time here, allow me the pleasure of giving you

a 50% discount off your first treatment.

Oh, thank you.

Sur, please come.

Please help me take care of our new client.

She gets 50% off, it's her first treatment.

-Oh, thank you. -You're welcome.

I have somewhere to go now, but I won't be long.

-Alright, that's fine. -Hajiya, enjoy.

Thank you.

-Um, Sur… -Yeah?

Do you happen to have any herbal remedies for insomnia?

I think so, I will check.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

Alright, so come with me, I will show you to the changing room.

-Okay. -Yeah.

Alright. This way.

Hello Amir.

I hope I'm not interrupting you at a busy time.

No, not at all.

What can I do for you?

How… how does lunch sound?

Sure.

I'll pick you up at the hammam in an hour.

No, I won't be ready by then. Um…

How about I meet up with you?

-Sure, call me when you head out then. -Okay.

Sorry ma, we only have a few sheets left, let me go get some more.

Okay, that's fine.

Comfortable?

Yes.

But where is the other girl?

I'll replace her for now.

Oh, okay.

The things we do to keep our men, huh?

Excuse me?!

We peel and pluck,

scrub and polish,

just to keep them happy.

But is that really enough to keep them?

Ow!

No.

That wondering eye of theirs

spots a younger girl

and their attention is quickly diverted from you.

Ow!

Please, can you be a little bit more gentle?

I feel like you're going to peel off my skin. Argh.

Done now.

Hajiya Bilkis, I thought you were done.

Well I am now.

Though I'd like to advise that you get a Brazilian while you are at it.

Sadiq likes it clean.

-I'm so sorry ma. -Pass me my phone over there!

Hello Sadiq.

Are you done already?

Oh please, do you know any Hajiya Bilkis?

Yes, that's my wife's name.

What?

-I'm so sorry ma. I'm so sorry ma. -Get out!

Sorry ma.

Ha! Gosh, Sadiq.

Good evening Bappa.

Why are you home so early?

Early day off, I just thought I'll just do some groceries and clear out the store.

Oh, you took time off work,

to come home to work.

Why don't you do something? Do something that young people like.

But Bappa this is what this young

-person does. -No, no, no, I mean…

go watch a movie, hm? Spend some time with some people.

Huh?

You… just go out of the house.

Why don't you go to that… that park that you like going to.

Bappa, are you trying to get rid of me?

Yes. Because you are beginning to act like a house wife.

Okay, I will.

Very good. Good.

Yeah.

What is it Sadiq?

-Don't hang up on me again. -Why not? Why not?!

I have nothing to say to a lying, cheating man!

How could you Sadiq? You have a wife? A wife!

-Stop raising your voice. -Oh please, I'll speak the way I please!

Now listen to me!

This is going to be the last time we will ever talk to each other.

Don't call me! Don't text me! Don't come to my house!

And please, delete my number from your phone

because I'll certainly delete yours. You liar!

What's wrong Baddie?

It's none of your business!

I'm sure you've heard enough to use as your gossip,

so please get out!

Okay! It's time for prayers.

Maybe if you come out and pray God will fix whatever the problem is.

Just get out!

Ma seems to think something is bothering you. Is there?

You know you can talk to me.

I know I can, and I am.

Seriously what's up with you?

You know when ma starts to worry, she bugs me.

I mean, if it's work you can delegate and micro-manage.

Micro-manage.

Look who's using big words.

Don't deflect.

I'm really worried too.

Slow down, rest more, eat better.

It’s starting to show on you now.

Kassim I need you to relax, okay?

I'm fine, I will be fine.

Do you wanna hang out later? We can talk then, hm?

I have an incoming call and I'm driving.

Sure. I'll be at Ma's for dinner anyway,

so we'll see then. Game tonight, okay?

When we got there,

there's this amazing place everyone talked about

and we had to go scuba diving there, I think it was called Belmar Beach.

And I'm sure you'd have loved it if you were there.

Na'ima.

I'm so sorry, I didn't get that.

I was talking about my time in Mauritius.

I said to go scuba diving because it was exhilarating.

I'm a poor swimmer actually, not keen on being underwater.

They have instructors there to keep you safe.

I'm so sorry Amir, I'm poor company today,

can we take a rain check?

I promise we can have lunch or dinner in a week or two.

Is something wrong? Did… did I do anything?

I'm sorry, but I have to go.

Let's meet up when I can focus on you.

Thank you.

-Hey Zizi, it's been a while. -Hi Grace, I know.

-I've been so busy but I'm here now. -Wow!

-I was starting to think you abandoned us. -No, I'm here now.

Okay.

Alright, let's start.

Please come to the front of your mat.

Bring your hands to prayer,

relax, breathe softly.

I’m so sorry I’m late doctor. I’m so sorry.

It's fine.

So what's the sleeping situation like?

It'd be better if you give me something for it.

Are you feeling antsy?

I've had a very odd day.

I literally ran off on Amir.

I blew off Baddie,

I've had this itch in my head

all day that something's going to happen.

I've been wondering what it could be, and I can't put my finger on it.

Kassim calls me, my mom is worried,

-everybody-- -Okay, okay.

Let's take a deep breath together, yeah?

Again.

Do you feel calmer now?

I'm losing it again, aren't I?

Anxiety attacks will happen okay?

It's how you handle them that matters.

So, let's talk about Amir.

That's the love interest, right?

To be honest

Doctor Ajifa, I find him boring and overextending.

He tries so hard, it… it puts me off.

And Baddie?

Baddie is Baddie.

I mean I love her but these days

I can only take her in small doses.

And your brother and mother?

They ask,

they pry,

they prod,

and I have

absolutely nothing to say to them, I have nothing to tell them.

I mean I know they are trying to be supportive but I just…

I feel smothered.

Oh my world. He just missed a glorious chance.

-I want to have a word with you -No please, give me 50 minutes.

Let the match end, I think we are going to win.

What's the meaning of that?

I told you that I want us to talk and you are telling me

to wait until the end of the game?

Is that why you should switch off the TV?

Are you the one paying the electricity bill?

I'm not the one paying the electricity bill.

As your wife is there any problem if I help you in paying the electricity bill?

If I can't help you who else should?

Hanifa you are making things difficult for yourself.

You want to be listened to, but you are complicating the issue.

Things are not done that way.

It's concerning my education,

I want to know why you don't want me to return to school.

Do you want to know?

It's very simple.

Give birth to a male child, if you can.

You are damn lucky I came!

You drive with so much confidence and it's attractive.

Don't try to sweet talk me Sadiq

when you are nothing but a liar and a cheat.

You told me you are better than all these crazy men out there.

But you? You are the chief of them all!

Please be quiet.

What did you say?

Why are you trying to create a scene here?

I came to see a grown woman, so please, kindly compose yourself and act like one.

How dare you speak to me like a small child, Sadiq?

You know what? Why don't we go somewhere quiet

and talk like mature adults, hm?

I'm not going anywhere with you.

Sadiq!

Sadiq!

Don't you dare walk away from me!

Sadiq!

Sadiq!

I know you can hear me Sadiq.

You were saying something?

Come and sit.

Ma.

-Good morning. -Good morning my baby.

Aah… baby.

Baby.

I'm a grown woman,

you can see that, right?

You'll always be a baby in my eyes.

I always think of that chubby little girl with the curious eyes.

Do you know how unflattering that is?

Hmm.

-Talking about chubby little ones-- -No.

We’re not gonna have that conversation this morning.

-I didn't say anything. -You didn't have to say it, okay?

Chubby little baby, that's a huge hint.

By the way, why am I the one getting this conversation?

I remember you pinning me down for it last month.

It’s Kassim's turn this month.

Well if either of you would give me grandbabies

I wouldn't have to drop so many heavy hints.

-Na'ima, if you will only get married-- -Ma… No.

No please, let's have this conversation another day, hm?

How are you?

Have you been sleeping well?

I'm good.

I'm… getting enough rest.

Are you sure?

Yes, I am.

Ma, someone will think that work is keeping you busy enough

to stop you from worrying.

I'm a mother, my job is to worry about my children.

I saw the doctor only a few days ago and

she seemed satisfied with my progress.

I'm good, okay?

-I'm not trying to pry, it's just that-- -I know.

You're a mother and you're worrying about your children

like you’re supposed to. I understand.

I think.

But I'm taking care of myself.

I'm taking my vitamins, I’m eating my fruits. Hm?

Hmm, yummy!

I'm sleeping, I'm taking care of myself ma, you need to stop worrying.

In fact, stop worrying right now.

I'll try.

You'll try.

Sure.

Won't you eat something?

-Sadiq, I am shocked. -Shocked about what?

I'm married, and so what?

You say it so boldly.

You're cheating on your wife and you lied to me.

Badriya, you are getting it all wrong.

I did not cheat on my wife,

-and I've not lied to you. -Yes you have.

-Lying by omission, still the same thing. -I would have told you if you had asked.

I mean, does it make any difference?

Any difference?

I am wasting my time dating a married man.

Badriya, my relationship with Bilkis does not change anything about you,

about us.

Hold it, we've not finished our discussion.

You see, I think you should

stop acting like you don't understand our culture and tradition.

It's not as if I have treated either you or Bilkis badly.

Sadiq, this is not right.

I have never been treated this way by

-anybody I have ever-- -We are not going to talk about

anyone that you've been with

Badriya, they are beneath me.

There's a huge difference between being a wife and a girlfriend.

-Hmm. -Especially those small boys

that you've been accustomed to.

Well, that's part of my life and my past,

just the way Bilkis is part of your life.

Badriya,

my intentions towards you are honorable.

I want you to be my wife.

We need to double-check on the security,

you know how we can get with the crowds?

-Yeah, sure -Good.

Just… Hang on a little bit.

Hannatu.

You're still crying?

No.

Everything will be fine.

I understand.

You think Kassim and I, we don't have our own issues?

Kassim is willful too.

What can I do?

I just help him handle his own issues and…

he eventually comes around.

You know that a mother is the most important influence in her son's life.

They think they’re grown-ups now.

They are adults now and they are independent.

So we let them think that just to humor them.

No problem.

Everything will be fine.

No, no, no, no. What are sisters for?

My regards to everyone.

Mm-hm.

We were on the third item, ma.

-Third item of? -The updated security protocols from HQ.

-Oh! Right. -The ministers are supposed to go

through it with the ADC, so that we can both discuss it.

-And, then I got the call? -Yes.

Hmm.

You know,

As a mother grows older

her sons become the most important thing in her life.

The devotion of a son is…

the only thing a mother can trust.

The Almighty knew that

we wouldn't fully enjoy our husbands, so he blessed us with sons.

Yes ma'am.

A mother needs to raise her sons carefully.

She needs to be interested.

And that is why she has to know where he goes, who his friends are,

who he chooses as his girlfriend,

and who he decides to marry.

Here I am just rambling when you don't even know what I'm talking about.

Oh, maybe you will someday.

Maybe.

-Surrayah. -Na'ima.

Good morning.

Ah!

I swear, you're the only one I know

that makes traditional stuff smell so appealing.

But they are appealing. My grandmother always said

nature makes the plants that heal smell good,

so that we can find them.

She was right, hm.

I hope they work just as good as they smell.

They do. This one softens the skin like butter.

Just wait for your customers to try it. Hm, they will call for more.

That's Surrayah for you.

Do you know that in ancient Europe

they will call you a witch.

-A good witch I hope. -I can't say, hmm.

Some of these your concoctions, they're something else.

If I was a witch I would know all your secrets.

-I don't have any secrets. -Yes you do.

You never tell me anything these days, it's almost as if we are not friends.

I don't know anything personal about you.

Are we going to be able to keep this in supply?

Eh? Are the ingredients going to be readily available?

Yes they will. If we run out we'll get more.

Hmm.

Hanifa, have you arrived?

Aah. Okay, I'm coming.

I completely forgot that the girls were coming over to hangout.

Oh, okay.

I'll join them, I'll leave you to your magic.

Alright then.

Or is there something you wanted to discuss?

No, It's fine. Go ahead.

-Sure? -Yeah.

-You know what? I think you should join. -Really?

-Yeah, let's show them your new recipes. -Alright, I'll join you in a bit.

-See you. -Alright.

-Baddie, beg me. -No,

-I know you're going to tell me after. -I won't tell you.

-I know -Okay!

Is she coming here to join us?

-Yes Baddie. -Na'ima,

why do you humor her and act like she is a friend?

It can result in disrespect.

-Baddie. -What?

Why do you act like that?

Remember she is also a family member too.

Exactly.

Plus I want her to show you girls something.

-Yeah, I don't want to be here now. -Baddie!

-Surrayah! How are you? -Hello dear. I'm fine.

-How is your husband? -He is fine.

-And those beautiful girls? -They're all doing fine.

-Well done. -Alright.

Baddie.

Surrayah.

Anyway, Surrayah here made a very powerful mixture

and of course I thought the two of you should be the first to see it. Eh?

Hanifa, maybe you'll try it and give us feedback.

-Really? -Yes, she is our perfect tester.

Forget all these things women sell online, this is the real deal.

Mm-hmm.

Wait until your husband is dazed, you will call me back for more

Kayan mata of the highest order, you mean.

But should Baddie be here while we are discussing this?

Ah-ah, Hanifa.

See, this married woman thing you are carrying on your head everywhere,

I hope you remember that I am way older than you are.

-Only by a few weeks. -Still, I am.

Why are the two of you never focused, is that why we are here?

Surrayah please

-carry on with your presentation. -Okay.

-We have bagaruwa powder, -Mm-hm.

maca-root powder,

watermelon powder, camel's milk.

Each of these are good when taken alone.

Combine it together, ah, and it's like dynamite.

-Mm-hmm? -Yeah.

How does it work?

It's tightens your personal temple, and makes it very accommodating.

They say when a man is with you, hm,

-it feels like heaven. -Really?

Sold out, just pack it for me.

-Hanifa. -No, not now.

Ma'am.

Hello Jemima.

Hafsatu.

-How have you been? -Very well.

Look at you! You've refused to age.

Come on, you're the one who isn't aging.

Look at me, I have added weight, you are just teasing me.

There's time for everything.

-Good evening aunty. -Good evening Maryam.

Have a seat please.

I heard that Rabi is married now, and you have grandchildren now, I feel jealous.

Come on, you know how it is when the girls come before the boys,

you become a grandmother too early.

Now I wish that Na'ima came first.

Kassim has been dragging the issue, he's refused to pick a lady to marry.

Be patient, there is time for everything.

Um, Please can I use the restroom?

Um, Zizi could you show her the way?

Sure, this way.

-Hafsat, -Hm?

you've raised such a lovely young daughter.

Have you chosen a man for her yet?

We are waiting for a good one.

That's right.

Na'ima,

I really can't wait to try this your new mixture.

To be honest I can't take all the credit though.

Surrayah, that girl knows her herbs and spices.

Hanifa, please make sure you try it tonight because

we need reviews.

We?

Who's we? Why do you need reviews?

-Because I may be interested. -With who?

Ah-ah! Madam married woman, you've started again, right? Please.

-Baddie the hottie! -Yes, but I'm being serious girls, like

I have a serious proposal on ground.

When did you break up with Sagir that you have a serious proposal?

Na'ima, what's with this Sagir, Sagir? Leave the

poor small boy to rest at home please. I have a serious man in my life.

-Serious really? -Yes.

A serious man. One who knows what he wants.

Like on the very first day,

he delivered this beautiful and expensive watch to me.

Like that's how real men do it, right?

-Wait! Mr. Watch? -Mm-hm, Mr. Watch.

Come on Baddie, hm? Don't tell me you are considering that man.

I mean, I understand that he is wealthy and all,

but, I can sense another woman somewhere else.

Hanifa, why are you doing this?

You just never liked Sadiq from the beginning

and I don't know why or why you are against this whole idea.

-Wait, who's Sadiq? -Ah!

-Baddie! -Mm-hm?

Is he the one responsible for all that drama that

happened at my spa the other day?

Wait! What?

See, I'm just telling you people that he proposed to me.

-I didn't say I agreed, did I? -Hm.

-Rukky! -Yes?!

Come here, be fast!

go and get my bag quickly, I need you to go

-and buy electricity units now. -Okay.

Peace be unto you.

Ah-ah.

Hanifa!

-Hanifa! -Yes!

Where's my food?

Sorry, I'm still cooking.

Hey! You are walking out on me while I'm still talking?

-I thought you are done talking. -I just asked where my food is.

Come on Hanifa.

There isn't so much in this house.

We are not too many in this house that you can't manage things properly.

It's not as though you work in an office and you have so much to do.

You are right.

I don't work in an office.

But the workload in this house is more than that of the office, right?

What workload?

You mean going to have fun with your friends,

ignoring your responsibilities at home. Is that what you mean by workload?

Come on Hanifa.

Your attitude speaks for you. Your friends are not married.

But because of your friends, you neglect your home?

You want to jeopardize your marriage because of your friends?

What has this got to do with my friends please?

Be sincere. Huh?

Just because I went out once?

Okay, we ran out of power units and I sent Rukky to go and buy.

Power units? What?

We ran out of power units and you couldn't call to inform me? Right?

If you had called and told me

I would have bought it through my phone,

or sent the driver to go and buy it.

Is it a crime if I take up some of our financial responsibilities?

Who asked you to take up such responsibilities?

Did I tell you that I'm incapable? Have I ever asked your for help?

Damn!

This is very unfortunate.

Kassim.

Ah-ah. Are we fighting?

What is it this time?

I'm just… checking in, where are you?

-Oh God. -Hey wait, I know this place.

-The Basketball court by Jabi lake. -No, no, don't even think about it!

-Too late. -Kassim!

I'll see you in a few.

Alright, let's start the class.

Come to the front of your mats,

bring your hands to the heart.

Relax,

take a deep breath in.

Thank you.

-See you. -Bye!

Okay, so what have you achieved by coming here?

Fresh air, happy people,

and I get to see you away from work.

I'll take that, thank you.

Kassim this…

what you are doing, this isn't cute.

We're not a thing and you know it.

I never said we were. Okay?

I mean…

I just enjoy your company.

So yoga?

Yes, I like it.

It's peaceful, and I don't have to socialize too much.

-What's wrong with socializing? -Nothing. I mean,

I'm just-- I guess I'm not just a people person cause I like my own space.

Ah, tell me about it.

Oh wow, look.

-It's been a while since I saw a horse. -Huh.

-You like horses? -I do.

-Hi, can I pet him? -Yeah, for real.

My dad use to take me horse riding when we were young, it was our thing.

-Okay. -Until things started to change.

You still ride?

No, I don't.

-Why? -I don't know.

Life got in the way I guess.

Hi Prince.

Hanifa.

What are you still doing in the kitchen

at this time of the night?

This is what people who do not work in the office do.